Jacksonville paid a premium to move from No. 5 to No. 2 in…
Jacksonville paid a premium to move from No. 5 to No. 2 in 2025 for two-way star Travis Hunter, also receiving Bhayshul Tuten and Rayuan Lane. Cleveland turned the move down into Mason Graham, Quinshon Judkins, Dylan Sampson and Jacksonville’s 2026 first-rounder, used on KC Concepcion. After one season, Cleveland has already produced more established NFL value, while Hunter’s ceiling keeps Jacksonville’s case very much alive.
Cleveland Browns Received
- pick 2025 1st round pick (5th overall, Mason Graham), 2025 2nd round pick (36th overall, Quinshon Judkins), 2025 4th round pick (126th overall, Dylan Sampson ) and 2026 1st round pick (24th overall, KC Concepcion)
Jacksonville Jaguars Received
- pick 2025 1st round pick (2nd overall, Travis Hunter), 2025 4th round pick (104th overall, Bhayshul Tuten) and 2025 6th round pick (200th overall, Rayuan Lane )
Trade Analysis
Jacksonville made the defining gamble of the 2025 draft because it believed Travis Hunter was more than a normal elite prospect. The Jaguars moved from No. 5 to No. 2 and surrendered a second-round pick, a fourth-round pick and their 2026 first-rounder. In return, they received Hunter plus Nos. 104 and 200. Hunter had just won the Heisman Trophy after producing 96 catches for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns at Colorado while also intercepting four passes, and Jacksonville intended to use him on both offense and defense.
The first NFL season did not settle the gamble. Hunter appeared in only seven games, catching 28 passes for 298 yards and a touchdown while also playing cornerback and recording three passes defensed. His limited availability prevented Jacksonville from getting the immediate star-level return that could justify such a large price. The extra picks helped: Bhayshul Tuten rushed for 307 yards and five touchdowns, caught two more scores and led qualifying rookies in kickoff-return average, while safety Rayuan Lane played all 17 games and recorded 20 tackles.
Cleveland, meanwhile, converted the package into several tangible pieces. Mason Graham started all 17 games, recorded 49 tackles and seven tackles for loss, and made the PFWA All-Rookie Team. Quinshon Judkins started 14 games and rushed for 827 yards and seven touchdowns. Dylan Sampson contributed 446 yards from scrimmage, and Jacksonville’s 2026 first-round pick landed at No. 24, where Cleveland selected Texas A&M receiver KC Concepcion.
The original even grade now understates Cleveland’s early advantage. The Browns already have one recognized all-rookie defender, a starting running back and another first-round prospect from the deal. Jacksonville still owns the highest-ceiling player and two useful young contributors, so calling the trade settled would be premature. Through the 2025 season and 2026 draft, however, Cleveland has the stronger realized return.